It was after work. At about 7pm. I was going up the escalator at Citylink Mall (the one that leads up to the Nooch area) when I saw a huge Christmas tree. Well it wasn't huge by Takashimaya's standards but it was big nonetheless. And my heart was warmed. And for about 10 seconds, I forgot that huge ulcer on my tongue. I forgot about the heel of my shoe that was falling off. I forgot about the harrying work day. My spirit just rose and I gasped in silent awe.

That's what Christmas does to me.